Laurium, MI (ZIP 49913) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $118M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2024.
Laurium has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $118M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
Laurium has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurium was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2018, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 12, 2023), causing $18M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49913 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurium, MI, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Laurium (ZIP 49913) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49913 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2018. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $118M in property damage in the Laurium, MI area (ZIP 49913). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →